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Is there a difference between 1976 Eldorado and Deville AC Lines?

Started by JLanteigne75, July 05, 2022, 01:32:34 PM

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JLanteigne75

I have a '76 Deville, and have sourced this set of lines:

https://www.oldairproducts.com/product/95-6577-ac-hose

It looks the same as mine, but only lists it as applying to Eldorados.  I know the Sevilles have different components, but I thought all the other models ran the same AC components.  Does anyone know if this will fit?
Jonny Lanteigne
1976 Sedan Deville Hardtop

hornetball

Well ... look at that!  I had OAP build hoses for my 1974 Eldo using my originals as a pattern back in 2019.  They told me they would make it a catalog product and gave me a discount for using my originals.  Maybe they can do the same for you?  I don't know how you would be able to tell whether the Eldo and Deville are the same unless you have the two sets side-by-side or could compare part numbers.

TJ Hopland

I could see the Eldorado being different than the C cars. In the Eldo the engine sits higher, more forward, and off center.  I could see this making the hoses a different length and perhaps slightly different angles.   
73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI, over 30 years of ownership and counting
Somewhat recently deceased daily drivers, 80 Eldo Diesel & 90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason

"Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364

Jonny,
If you haven't already contact Old Aire Products and ask them. As far as the compressor fitting they should be the same, and the discharge line should also be the same. The only difference would be the suction line, being longer for the Eldo, but "in a pinch" this extra length could be routed higher up on the fender well.
Greg Surfas
Cadillac Kid-Greg Surfas
Director Modified Chapter CLC
CLC #15364
66 Coupe deVille (now gone to the UK)
72 Eldo Cpe  (now cruising the sands in Quatar)
73 Coupe deVille
75 Coupe deElegance
76 Coupe deVille
79 Coupe de ville with "Paris" (pick up) option and 472 motor
514 inch motor now in '73-